Patents by Inventor Phillip Layne

Phillip Layne has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Portable start gate assembly
    Patent number: 7900399
    Abstract: A start gate assembly for use by a racer when racing on a ground surface is provided with a moveable start gate frame that is pivotally attached to a foundation platform and a moving mechanism for placing the moveable start gate frame in a ready position where the ready position is of sufficient height to obstruct forward movement of the racer. A control device is further provided that regulates the movement of the moveable start gate frame from the ready position to a go position and a start switch that activates the control device to initiate the moving mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventors: Gary Williams, Phillip Layne
  • Portable start gate assembly
    Publication number: 20080222960
    Abstract: A start gate assembly for use by a racer when racing when racing on a ground surface is provided with a moveable start gate frame that is pivotally attached to a foundation platform and a moving mechanism for placing the moveable start gate frame in a ready position where the ready position is of sufficient height to obstruct forward movement of the racer. A control device is further provided that regulates the movement of the moveable start gate frame from the ready position to a go position and a start switch that activates the control device to initiate the moving mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Williams, Phillip Layne
  • Start gate side cover
    Patent number: D578223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Williams, Phillip Layne